Safadi, Varhelyi talk cooperation, ties..1st, final add

Safadi thanked Varhelyi for completing procedures for disbursing the last installment of the soft loan provided by the European Union to Jordan in 2020, at a value of 700 million euros.

In a related context, Safadi and Varhelyi also discussed opportunities to provide new European support to Jordan through a new grant and soft loan.

Safadi and Varhelyi reviewed the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the 14th meeting of Jordan-EU Association Council, which was held at the Dead Sea in June 2022, for the first time outside institutions of the European Union, which reflects “deep-rooted, strong” Jordan-EU partnership relations.

The meeting also discussed refugee-related issues, as Safadi called on the international community to continue providing aid and assistance to refugees and host countries, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Safadi also lauded support provided by the European Union to help the Kingdom address refugee burdens.

Safadi and Varhelyi discussed a number of regional issues and efforts to resolve regional crises and establish security and stability.

Source: Jordan News Agency